Ursinus College: what international applicants need

What are Ursinus College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Ursinus College has 4 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 10, 2026, Early Decision on December 1, 2026, Early Decision II on February 1, 2027, and Regular Decision on April 1, 2027.

• Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Ursinus College's acceptance rate?

91.8% for students who started in fall 2024: Ursinus College admitted 3,032 of its 3,304 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Ursinus College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. Ursinus College requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 10, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (April 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is March 6, 2027: scores on March 19, 2027, registration by February 19, 2027 (late registration February 23, 2027).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Ursinus College?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 590–680 in Math and 610–705 in Reading and Writing (23% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 28–32.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Ursinus College's application fee for international students?

Ursinus College charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Ursinus College accept?

Ursinus College doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Ursinus College require?

Ursinus College requires a counselor recommendation for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a mid-year report with your first-semester senior grades.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Ursinus College require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Ursinus College requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Ursinus College have?

8 of Ursinus College's 1,502 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.5%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Ursinus College cost for international students?

Ursinus College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $61,210, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $17,028. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $81,560 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source